A review of the anatomical components, and the process of entrapment of the epiglottis in the horse, with a comparative synopsis of surgical treatments

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 16, Issue 10, 1996, Pages 408-414

  Ahern, T J ^a  

^a NONE   (Australia)

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EID: 0348198475     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0737-0806(96)80204-8     Document Type: Review

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